Open worlds are more interesting with things to find inside them. Where do new collectathons go right and where do they get lost?
Collecting hidden things is deeply ingrained in human culture. What made N64 Jump ’n’ Run games so special to establish the genre of collectathons?
There is something special about experiencing a great game for the first time. Fortunately, there is a way to get close to this nostalgic feeling. How can a game randomizer make an old classic feel fresh again?
In our ongoing series about binge-worthy games, we present various kinds of games, that we can play for days without end. In Passing Time Building Cities, we looked at city-building simulations. Today, we leave the stress of traffic jams behind and set sails. What is so special about passing time on islands in real-time strategy games?
Handheld consoles are famous for making gaming outdoors easy and fun. But what if we cannot go outside? Let us take a look at the advantages of indoor mobile gaming.
In our ongoing series about binge-worthy games, we present various kinds of games, that we can play for days without end. In Passing Time in Fantastic Worlds, we looked at role-playing games. Today, we slip into the role of gods with a budget. How do city-building simulations make passing time building cities so addictive?
Once in a while, developers include small, unexpected messages to the players in their games. Where do these Easter eggs come from? Let us take a look at their secret beginnings!
In our ongoing series about binge-worthy games, we present various kinds of games, that we can play for days without end. In Passing Time in Turns, we looked at turn based strategy games. Today, we slip into the shoes of heroes and take a look at the goliaths of gaming. How do role-playing games make passing time in fantastic worlds such a breeze?
In our ongoing series about binge-worthy games, we present various kinds of games, that we can play for days without end. In Passing Time on a Farm, we looked at farm life simulations. Today, we take a look at turn-based strategy games. How do games like Civilization VI make passing time in turns so fun?
Games are a fun way to pass time. But many games are too short and not very exciting in their second playthrough. Over the next weeks, we will take a look at games, that are “binge-worthy”. We talk about games, that we can play over days without end. Today, we start with farm live simulations. What makes passing time on a farm as in Stardew Valley so special, fun, and appealing?